In previous years on Disney-themed nights, the Grammy-nominated artist has dressed as Dumbo, Snow White, and Ursula, so for season 4, when she showed up as Tinker Bell, no one blinked an eye. Especially, since Katy looked fabulous in her strapless, green, fairy dress with the prerequisite wings. “I loved Tink in the original Peter Pan and beyond, like when Julia Roberts played her in Hook,” Perry said in a Zoom Q&A after the episode. “I just love that she has a little bit of sass and a sense of humor. She’s always kind of scrappy, and so I resonate with that character. I’m always wanting to be playful and believe in magic and find the best in every single person—and it was fun to borrow [fianc é] Orlando’s Legolas [Lord of the Rings] ears as well! Launch the gallery for a look at the dozen different looks Katy has worn for this season of American Idol. Then, going with the notion that Disney nights are Katy’s self-admitted favorites, let’s say that she borrows from Peter Pan in more ways than her Tinker Bell costume, but is also into the philosophy of the boy who would never grow up, so playing dress up comes easily to her. “I love staying playful and even more so now with my daughter,” she tells Parade.com. “There is a light in her eyes, and everything is new, so there is a lot of joy around, but it is also fun to play the part. When you are a judge, people look up to you and you’ve earned that trust, you’ve earned that constructive criticism. If you are going to speak about this kind of job, you better have toured around the world a few times and seen some things and seen some peaks and valleys and come out with a strong vibe. So, I like to give the kids what they want, basically. Ears included!” This coming Sunday night, each of the Top 7 will perform two songs. One is a tribute to special women in their lives in celebration of Mother’s Day, and then they will also sing a song from the Coldplay songbook, and be mentored by the band’s lead singer Chris Martin. It will also mark a special occasion for Katy, who will be celebrating her first Mother’s Day, as daughter Daisy was born in August 2020, and will be nine months old. American Idol airs Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
